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Hermes 450 vs Pegasus II

Hermes 450 vs Pegasus II at a glance — top speed 176 vs 194 km/h, max takeoff weight 550 vs 250 kg.

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🇮🇱 Hermes 450
Specifications
Hermes 450 Pegasus II
Origin country 🇮🇱 Israel 🇬🇷 Greece
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Elbit HAI
First flight 1 January 1994 --
Year introduced 1998 2005
Number produced N/A 16 units
Average unit price $2 million $1 million
Wingspan 10.5 m 6.2 m
Length 6.1 m 4.3 m
Maximum speed 176 km/h 194 km/h
Operational range 300 km -- km
Service ceiling 5,500 m 3,658 m
Max. takeoff weight 550 kg 250 kg
Empty weight 450 kg -- kg
Total thrust 1 x 39 kW 1 x 28 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Hermes 450 or Pegasus II?
The Pegasus II is faster with a maximum speed of 194 km/h compared to the Hermes 450's 176 km/h, a difference of 18 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Hermes 450 or Pegasus II?
The Hermes 450 has a longer range at 300 km compared to the Pegasus II's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the Hermes 450 or Pegasus II?
The Hermes 450 has a higher service ceiling at 5,500 meters (18,044 ft) compared to the Pegasus II's 3,658 meters (12,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the Hermes 450 or Pegasus II?
The Hermes 450 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 550 kg compared to the Pegasus II's 250 kg.
Which is larger, the Hermes 450 or Pegasus II?
The Hermes 450 is longer at 6.1 meters compared to the Pegasus II's 4.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Hermes 450 or Pegasus II?
The Hermes 450 is more expensive at approximately $2.0 million per unit compared to the Pegasus II at $1.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Hermes 450 or Pegasus II?
The Hermes 450 entered service first in 1998, 7 years before the Pegasus II which entered service in 2005.